Edison Batteries vs Lead Acid Batteries: Off-Grid with The Traditional Catholic Homestead 

That's awesome!

It's a pretty good complimentary setup! I think the gold standard on a system like this would be micro-hydro if you have the water available. We're working on getting our seasonal creek back to flowing year round in hopes of being able to add that resource into the mix. I think it would pay for itself the first year just in propane savings!!!

@@tradcathomestead8179 yea, that would be perfect and would make a great series, on how to have consistent and renewable/reuseable power...unfortunately, our land has no moving water or standing water. Our land is a bit north of you, between Athol and Spirit Lake. One thing I need to find out is how much propane costs up there. I know electricity is actually cheaper than down here but getting the line run any amount of distance is not cheap....and you are still subject to power outages. I have experienced days of power outages (after hurricanes) here in what many call a third world nation, Miami. Also, did some research into what a traditional Catholic Mass is and I have actually been to some and didn't realize it (although it was decades or scores ago). I was reading an article from the view of an ordained priest who has participated in both and he prefers the traditional Latin Mass. One thing I have been able to experience in Miami is a Maronite Mass (they are in communion with the Roman Catholic Church but perform Mass in Aramaic, the colloquial language of the Holy Land back in the day.) It is pretty cool to hear the prayers that the first Christians would have said in their native tongue. Looking forward to more videos!

Weight is why Edison batteries are not ideal for say electric vehicle use but ideal for homestead use. Weight is not really a factor on stationary applications where longevity and capacity and cost are in fact all crucial factors

I think they are all made in china. Even ones sold by American companies are just rebranded. May as well just buy direct from China.

@@cs3818919 I just had a couple shipped from China they work fast on processing and shipping it’s the crooks you have to deal with in the states that over inflate prices and drag their feet after they get your dollars, currently working on direct dealing with china

@@senecadaze which brand/seller did you get? Did you have to deal with a customs broker etc.?

@@cs3818919 rather not say on here can you email

@@senecadaze sure. how can i contact you?

We went with the two types of battery because the energy density and rate of discharge with the lead acid batteries works out a little better in our context, while the robustness and long term durability of the Nickel Iron battery helps to stabilise the system as a whole and adds to the longevity of the lead acid batteries. Short answer best of both worlds and a really nice synergy!!

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The wind generator is about 100 ft from the house. It does make a little noise, especially in a strong wind. Vibrations aren't bad. I think with the smaller turbines you don't run into the environmental problems that seem to plague the giant ones.

john jamce that is a Bergey wind turbine. They are manufactured in Oklahoma if memory serves me well.

@@Chris-te7uk The Fentanyl flooding in from China via Mexico is probably the most malicious thing China is behind right now...........and like the trade situation, its all enabled by crooked domestic politicians. The enemy is inside the gates.

Did you condition them? That's mandatory for them to work.

@@PeterLawton yes they were conditioned. The problems stem from a couple of issues. Firstly, ignorant people were selling the Chinese made NiFe's, and not explaining the caveats. Firstly, these batteries are not like the original Edison batteries. They are all made in China,and use VARTA style construction for the pouches that contain the active materials. The active materials are in the form of a paste, not as in the original Edison batteries which used a granular material. The problem with the paste, is that it DISSOLVES into the electrolyte physically and causes the cell to short out, and it wont accept charge. You end with all this fine black sandy powder inside the case of the battery. If the cells are rinsed out of all the contaminated electrolyte, along with the black sand, they can be refilled and restored somewhat,but not to full working capability. The process of the paste dissolving is proportional to how much use and discharge they undergo. These are NOT proper,original, Edison batteries that had the robust reputation......they are a FRAUD.